".will be welcome at libraries with musical fans." -- Booklist "Recommended for all academic and public libraries." -- Choice Reviews ".a splendid source for the curious film lover." -- American Reference Books Annual "This is a must for every major public library reference collection." -- Public Library Quarterly "Recommended" -- Classic Images "Fine for reference or liesure reading." -- Reference and Research Book News "This 800-page reference book in the 'Great' series by the indefatigable Parish/Pitts partnership is fully up to standard.

" -- Film Review Annual ". highly readable." -- B'nai B'rith Magazine ".a lively look at some of 300 Hollywood movies of this enduring genre, complete with cast, credits, character names, plots, reviews, and come critical commentary from the film fan authors." -- Communication Booknotes Quarterly.